The 2024 Cowboy Mardi Gras Parade drew thousands to Main Street in Bandera on Saturday.The day dawned bright with clear blue skies after a night of storms and hail in the county. Puffy clouds scudded across the sky as a modest breeze kept everyone cool.Even though the temps were chilly, the visitors came out to see the parade. Some wore coats but most didn’t let the cool weather dim their enthusiasm.The parade had 104 entries lined up in Bandera City Park ready to wind their way down Main Street.Before the parade began, an exciting police chase by local cowboy reenactors ...